Sticking To Your Goals
Each new year brings with it new beginnings. Some ambitious goals and priorities are set. Some people make their resolutions to lose weight; others make decisions to follow their dreams. As the year advances and as we approach the next month, those goals and resolutions become less tangible and become allusive. There are some ways that you can allow yourself to take baby steps in achieving your goals and succeeding.
First things first, find out the “Why” of your goal. What is motivating you to do what you are doing? If the goal is to lose weight, define the underlying reason. Is it to become healthier, is there a trip coming up, summer body? Will this goal affect your life for the better? How will it affect your relationships? When you understand the ultimate reason for your goal, it will help keep you on track in those moments of weakness.
Set A Schedule
Setting a schedule can also help you visualize achieving your goal. Some daily planners are inexpensive and helpful to use in your day-to-day life. If you prefer to have your planner handy at all times, utilize the calendar on your phone. There is something about seeing your goal and reminding yourself of what you are trying to achieve.
Accountability
If you are someone that needs others to cheer them on, tell a friend or someone that you can be accountable to. Having a person that you can talk to during the process and that can cheer you on is beneficial in achieving a goal. Disappointing others is always a motivating factor when someone wants to change their lives for the better.
Track Your Progress
When setting yourself up for success, make sure to track your progress. Seeing progress is also a motivating factor to push you further onto your achieving your goal. If a goal is to get out of debt, watching that balance begin to decrease will encourage you to stay on track. Remember that small steps will lead to great success.
Cut Yourself Some Slack
Lastly, do not be hard on yourself. Change is not simple and does not happen overnight. Its consistency, dedication, and discipline that ultimately leads to the biggest win. Having a positive attitude can lead you to a more significant outcome. Provide yourself with words of affirmation and forgiving yourself in times of weakness.
A famous quote says when you fail to plan; you plan to fail. Having a game plan in achieving your goals is essential. Take your time and enjoy the process.
